Erling: I saw your picture. You are definitely Synnove Maberg's grandson. Please e-mail me if you read this. I am your mother's cousin from Seattle, Mary Ann...
Mary Ann, I am not sure if Erling Wigg is on the clubs e-mail list. I do have an e-mail address for him it is erlingwigg@... John Berendt pres. Fairchild...
John Berendt
mjbfchld@...
Sep 2, 2004 2:06 pm
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I was speaking to the director of maintenance at Cole Palen's Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. They have a nice F24-R sitting in the hanger, sans engine. If they could...
CarlMauro@...
Sep 2, 2004 2:26 pm
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Hi all,, anyone know the details of the magnesium alloy on the valve cover? thanks Mike...
Mike, I am assuming that you are asking about restoration? If so... I fully-restored my Father's Ranger engine. First, remove the pick-up tube and clamp. Next,...
HI Greg,, partially correct. The engine was completely restored and zero timed (for experimental) in 96 and pickeled. It fell and cracked the valve cover...
Mike, Unfortunately, I do not have any info on the alloy or I could be of more help. My welder here, who has done plenty of magnesium, is more concerned about ...
Mike, I have a spare cover I would sell it may save you allot of time and money. if interested let me know. John Berendt Fairchild Club ... From: "Mike...
John Berendt
mjbfchld@...
Sep 4, 2004 3:00 pm
3074
Hi All,.,. I have a spare engine that needs a rebuild, and I can use the cover off of that (buy another cover if I decide to rebuild it). My problem is this,...
Very sad news indeed! Cliff was a good friend who gave me a lot of encouragement in the slow (continuing) process of restoring my PT- 26. We sat and chatted...
Dan, heard about Cliff last night. from what I have heard the crash was caused by bad judgement. John Berendt ... From: "danMichael" <f24r46@...> ...
John Berendt
fchld@...
Sep 6, 2004 2:04 pm
3078
Hi all, Does anyone know what part number for the front and rear exhaust manifolds on the Ranger? I can't find it in any publication. Aircraft Exhaust Systems...
... have ... Wallace, You will find a part number in the AN 01-115CA-4 Airplane Parts Catalog UC-61A and UC-61K, page 76B as follows: P/N 64101-1 Manifold -...
Wallace, The part numbers for the exhaust manifolds are in a e-mail from Karl Saenger. did you get it John Berendt ... From: "pittss1_s" <kineyko@...> ...
John Berendt
fchld@...
Sep 9, 2004 2:28 pm
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Thanks for all of your help. I sent Aircraft Exhaust Systems the part numbers and soon I'll be the proud owner of a set of Ranger stacks. Wallace...
Does anyone have any sugestions for a radio to install in an F24 that I am restoring. I will have to cut a new hole in the panel so size wont matter. It...
Buell Powell
bhpowell@...
Sep 10, 2004 5:31 pm
3084
Hey Buell, I recommend the Microair . I have used one in my PT 19 for several years, it has a built in Intercom takes no space and the hole you use will...
Buell, I have a Microair in my 24K, and like it very much. It sits in a small hole, and when it is off, it is very unobtrusive -- it does not detract from...
Have the microair in my Rearwin. Agree with all the above but will also add that I had to call the manufacturer in Australia and they were excellent to deal...
Thanks for the information on the microair radios. Could someone e-mail where to get in touch with the company for information on them. Buell...
Buell Powell
bhpowell@...
Sep 11, 2004 11:02 pm
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Buell, They can be found at http://www.microair.com.au/ They are an Australian company. I think that their radios are sold by Aircraft Spruce and possibly...
Buell: If youre interested in a rack mounted radio, I have been quite please with the Apollo SL-60 GPS/Com. Its only 1" tall, but quite capable. Garmin AT no...
Bob, Thanks very much Buell ... From: "rangerrobertmn" <rangerrobertmn@...> To: <fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004 10:40...
Buell Powell
bhpowell@...
Sep 12, 2004 5:51 pm
3092
Thanks - I'll check on this also Buell ... From: "danMichael" <f24r46@...> To: <fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004...
Buell Powell
bhpowell@...
Sep 12, 2004 5:52 pm
3093
John: (And Others Who Have Inquired): Sorry for the long delay in getting the info to you about the prop that Sensenich made for my F24R46A. It is a: ...
Thekortas@...
Sep 13, 2004 1:56 am
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Steve, What is your field elevation? What is your current cruise and what setting. I will ordering a new wood prop, my field is at 7050. Jamie S. Treat NC81281...
Hi folks, I'm interested in finding a General Electric AS-1B radio, one of the types originally used in F24's. It definitely does not need to work as I only...